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What is the PIER System?

The PIER System is an all-in-one, web based platform for managing communications tasks such as mass notification, document creation and control, press release distribution, media monitoring, contact lists, inquiry and response, social media, web content and more.

Is this really free for my organization?

If your PIER center is approved, there will be no additional charges for your organization for the first year of use. We have paid for the lifetime license cost with UASI grant funds, and one year of Hosting, Upgrades and Support (HUS). One year from the start date of your implementation group, your organization will be billed for HUS fees from PIER Systems, Inc. This fee is nominal, and we can calculate for you what it will be if you are awarded a center.

How do I apply?

How long do I have to apply?

The application period runs from February 15, 2010 to March 31, 2010. As with the last round, late applications will not be accepted.

Please take some time to review the transfer agreement (link also on application form) and be sure your organization can agree to the terms contained in the document. It is probably a good idea to have your legal team review and approve it before you hear back regarding the status of your application. If your application is accepted, we will send you a transfer agreement with all the required fields filled in for you to sign and return.

The 2010 Texas Homeland Security Conference will be held at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio February 15-18. The premier Homeland Security Conference will feature a wide variety of workshops, presentations, training classes, and exhibits centering on the full spectrum of homeland security goals: Prevention, Protection, Response and Recovery.

The conference is sponsored by the Texas Division of Emergency Management.

Participants include representatives of law enforcement, border security and port security, transportation and cyber security, as well as firefighters, emergency medical personnel, Texas Military Forces, voluntary organizations and private sector partners. Attendees also will include officials from higher education, public education, health and medical care and public officials from the local, state and national governments. Representatives of more than 30 state agencies on the Governor's Emergency Management Council and federal officials also will attend.